What is UCAS?
UCAS (Universities & Colleges Admissions Service) is a clearing house for applications to almost all full-time undergraduate degree programmes at UK universities and colleges.
What are UCAS Points?
UCAS converts qualifications into points, known as UCAS points, e.g. an A at A Level is worth 120 points, and then added together to give a total that can be used as a requirement to get on to a course.
Which Qualifications Have UCAS Points?
There are a wide variety of qualifications that can be awarded UCAS points. In addition to the traditional qualifications like A and AS levels, points are also awarded for
vocational qualifications and
graded music exams.
Which Rockschool Qualifications Have UCAS Points?
Rockschool's Level 3 Graded Examinations in Music Performance (Grade 6, 7 & 8) already carry UCAS points, enabling them to help with entry to university.
Rockschool has applied, and will shortly be receiving UCAS points, for it's Level 3 Music Practitioner qualifications.
The following is a list of all our current qualifications which carry UCAS points:
UCAS Points Awarded for Rockschool Grade Exams
See the table below for the UCAS points awarded for a given Grade and mark:
| Grade |
Pass |
Merit |
Distinction |
| Grade 6 |
25 points |
40 points |
45 points |
| Grade 7 |
40 points |
55 points |
60 points |
| Grade 8 |
55 points |
70 points |
75 points |
Where a candidate has taken more than one exam in one instrument, they can only put forward the exam which gave them the highest number of points.
If for example they got a distinction at Grade 7 (60 points) but only a pass at Grade 8 (55 points), they would be allocated the 60 points for the Grade 7.
However, where points are awarded for graded exams in different instruments, these can be accumulated, but it would be the decision of the university or
college whether or not they choose to accept both sets of points.
Related Links
Official UCAS Website
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